What to do if a mentally ill person doesn't sleep

It is quite common for mentally ill patients to not sleep, because their brains are excited for a long time, and it is difficult for them to fall asleep under this mechanism. Psychiatric patients should actively seek treatment and can use some medication to help them sleep so as to keep the body's functions functioning normally.

Why don't mental patients sleep?

The most fundamental reason why mentally ill patients cannot sleep is that their brains are in a state of excitement for a long time. Their brains are in a state of hyperactivity and they can't sleep. If a mentally ill patient has trouble sleeping and cannot find relief through self-regulation, it is recommended that their family members take them to see a psychologist in person to see if relief can be found. In fact, there are two main reasons why mental patients become ill. One is due to great external stimulation, and the other is genetic. Regardless of which type it is, mentally ill patients should actively cooperate with treatment and not feel inferior. If the mentally ill patient still cannot sleep, it is recommended to take medication to aid sleep if necessary to ensure normal rest.

Symptoms of mental illness

1. Dizziness and insomnia

Headache, insomnia, fatigue, inattention, emotional instability, etc. When using the brain, the mind is easily excited, and the person is very sensitive to sound and light. It is difficult to fall asleep, and after sleeping, one has many dreams and feels tired after waking up. Eventually, the person loses the sense of sleep and has a disordered sleep-wake rhythm.

2. Personality changes

Personality changes are a common symptom of mental illness. Generally speaking, a person who was originally enthusiastic and sociable becomes cold and distant, withdrawn and unsociable, taciturn, likes to be alone, avoids relatives and friends and is hostile, lives a lazy and undisciplined life. Or a well-educated person may become rude, lose his temper, and be impolite to others.

3. Emotional changes

Emotional changes are also a manifestation of mental illness. Early-stage mental illness patients often show high spirits, complacency, arrogance, meddling in other people's affairs, bragging, boasting, not finishing things, and losing temper; or low mood, melancholy, and frowning.

After reading the above introduction, everyone’s questions will definitely be answered. A big reason why mentally ill patients cannot sleep is that their brains are in an excited state for a long time, making it difficult for them to fall asleep. In fact, no one wants to suffer from mental illness. When we see such patients, the first thing we should do is not to look at them with strange eyes, so as to help them get better treatment.